Professional Teeth Whitening - San Jose, CA
A Confident Smile Starts
with Stain-Free Teeth
Your Smile Deserves Clinically-Proven Teeth Whitening
Tooth discoloration is a common problem frequently caused by tobacco products, coffee, tea, and red wine. In addition, some foods, medications, the natural aging process, and genetics can stain or discolor your teeth. Regardless of the cause, less than pearly whites can influence people’s perception of you and deflate your self-image and confidence. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your teeth due to stains or discoloration, you’ve likely tried over-the-counter (OTC) teeth whitening products with minimal to no results.
Professional teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve the appearance of your smile and self-confidence. Teeth whitening is one of our practice’s most popular procedures for patients getting smile makeovers. If you’re looking for highly effective teeth whitening near you, the team at Almaden Valley Smile Design can help you achieve the pearly whites you’ve long desired with Zoom!® Teeth Whitening in San Jose, CA.
Comparing Tooth Whitening Solutions
Professional teeth whitening offers many advantages compared to OTC products. First and foremost, professional teeth whitening products contain clinical-strength bleaching agents that are far more effective at reducing discoloration. Products that claim to “whiten” teeth may only remove superficial stains rather than lighten tooth enamel. In addition, overuse can cause tooth sensitivity and may cause permanent damage to tooth enamel and dentin.
Furthermore, OTC at-home whitening trays aren’t customized to provide complete coverage of your teeth, so the gel can leak out and fail to deliver desired whitening results. The bottom line is that OTC products are designed to be one size fits all, which can lead to suboptimal whitening, increased tooth sensitivity, and gum irritation.
Who is a Good Candidate for Zoom! Teeth Whitening?
Our team of highly experienced cosmetic dentists will assess your unique needs and recommend the best teeth whitening option to resolve your discoloration issues. Remember that teeth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel; therefore, old fillings, crowns, or other restorations may need to be replaced to ensure uniform color.
If you have severe or profound stains resistant to bleaching, we may recommend porcelain veneers instead. Tooth whitening in San Jose, CA can last anywhere from six months to several years before starting to fade. A touch-up may be required every few years and more often if you smoke or drink coffee, tea, or wine.
The Zoom! Teeth Whitening Process
When you get Zoom! Teeth Whitening at Almaden Valley Smile Design, you can choose between in-office and at-home teeth whitening in San Jose, CA. With the in-office tooth whitening procedure, the Zoom Advanced Power Chairside Lamp accelerates the bleaching process and activates 25% hydrogen peroxide whitening. The gel is applied for three 15-minute sessions of light activation, with a total treatment time of about 45 minutes. As the hydrogen peroxide breaks down, oxygen infiltrates your tooth enamel and dentin to eliminate stains while leaving your tooth structure unchanged.
Although actual results vary, the company says that Zoom WhiteSpeed can lighten teeth by eight shades in just 45 minutes, excluding prep time. The process doesn’t cause discomfort, although you may experience minimal tooth sensitivity. With at-home treatment, customized trays are worn with a unique whitening solution either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks, depending on the severity of your discoloration and the desired level of teeth whitening.
The Benefits of Professional Tooth Whitening
- Safe and quick in-office or at-home treatment
- Dramatic lightening of surface and deep stains
- Little to no tooth or gum sensitivity
- Customized trays that perfectly fit your mouth
- Natural-looking white shade customized to you
